Further reclamation and leveling later caused the island to ‘disappear’ completely by the end of the 19th century. Wharves were built and the site became a centre for shipbuilding, commercial trades and cruise ships.

The site is easily accessed by road via the Western Distributor arterial road, public bus and ferry services, as well as light rail and monorail services.

Island comprises 4.9 hectares of prime inner city, waterfront land jutting from the Pyrmont Peninsula. The site enjoys uninterrupted views back to the Sydney CBD and north to the Harbour Bridge.

Darling Island forms part of the larger, vibrant Pyrmont precinct comprising commercial, retail and residential developments featuring award-winning, adaptively re-used heritage wharves, bond stores and new contemporary architecture.